Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - Up to $12k 2025/26 Sign On Bonus Available!

Genesee Intermediate School District; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher. This role focuses on creating an optimal learning environment tailored for early childhood special education students. The teacher will implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and utilize various strategies to enhance students' academic, behavioral, communication, and social skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on young learners' lives while collaborating with a supportive teaching team. If you are passionate about education and special needs, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hiring Bonus of $3,000

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate endorsements required.
• Strong knowledge of special education laws and IEP development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized teaching for early childhood special education students.
• Address students' needs through diverse academic and behavioral supports.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Knowledge of Disabilities

IEP Development

Curriculum Design

Technology Integration

Understanding of Learning Theories

Data-Driven Interventions

Knowledge of Special Education Laws

Understanding of Data Privacy

Education

Valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate with ZS endorsement

Valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate with ZA endorsement

Job description

Position Type:
Instructional-Special Education/ Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education

Date Posted:
2/20/2025

Location:
Flint Community Schools

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Flint Community Schools

Job Summary:

The ECSE Teacher provides an optimal learning environment for learners who require the specialized teaching and supports designed for early childhood special education students in order to increase the academic, behavioral, communication and social skills of the learners on their caseload. Teachers in this position address students' specific needs through multiple and diverse academic and behavioral supports or strategies and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Salary & Benefits:

Teacher Salary Schedule + $3,000 Hiring Bonus (contingent upon grant funding)

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers.

Education:

Valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate with a ZS endorsement required,
Or
Valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate with a ZA endorsement plus an endorsement in at least one area of special education required.

Skills / Abilities:

• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively on a teaching team.
• Knowledge of disabilities and their educational implications.
• Ability to write, implement, and monitor IEP's.
• Understanding of curriculum design and instructional strategies.
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction and the curriculum.
• Knowledge of learning theories and child development appropriate for the various disabilities.
• Ability to use data to design and develop interventions, and to monitor progress toward specific goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of Special Education laws and regulations.
• Understanding of due process and data privacy requirements.

Application Process:

An online application is required for all positions. In addition, all applicants must submit the following:

• A signed cover letter
• Current resumé
• Copy of transcripts
• Three signed professional letters of recommendation (cannot be older than 18 months)

These documents must be scanned and uploaded through the online application process.